{"data":{"name":"Tamarind, ripe","slug":"tamarind-ripe","scientific_name":"Tamarindus indica","alternate_names":["Sampalok","hinog"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Ripe tamarind (tamarind pulp). It\u2019s a sweet-sour fruit used as a flavoring or sweetener in drinks, sauces, and viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang","tamarind juice (salabat with tamarind)","tamarind-based dipping sauce (sawsawan)","tamarind candy","ginataang tamarind dessert"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":44},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":258,"protein_g":2,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.27,"carbohydrates_g":61.1,"fiber_g":5,"sugars_g":37.7,"sodium_mg":4,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":94,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.18,"phosphorus_mg":78,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":2.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.24,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.33,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":4,"water_g":33.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 segment","weight_g":1.25,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Ripe tamarind can add dietary fiber (about 5 g per 100 g), which helps with regular digestion and feeling fuller between meals. It also has sugar (about 37.7 g) and carbohydrates (about 61.1 g), so it\u2019s best to use it as a flavor\/sweetener rather than a main food. The good news: it\u2019s naturally low in fat and cholesterol, and sodium is very low. Since it\u2019s sweet, portion matters\u2014especially if you already have sweet snacks or drinks in your day.","healthier_tips":["Use tamarind for flavor: start with a smaller amount, then adjust to taste.","If you\u2019re having it as a drink or sauce, keep it to a small serving and pair with a balanced snack (e.g., fruit + nuts, or yogurt) to avoid too much sugar at once.","For meals, balance it with protein and fiber (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs, beans) and add lots of non-starchy vegetables.","Watch \u201chidden\u201d sugar: tamarind drinks or sinigang mixes can be sweeter if extra sugar is added\u2014choose less-sweet versions when available."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/tamarind-ripe?agent=true"}}}